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PF11 SDO

2011 BMW 5 Series

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jul 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

86,224 mi
Last recorded86,224 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 5 Series97,028 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPF11 SDO
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2026 86,224 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2025 83,818 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2024 81,362 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Jul 2024 81,314 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2023 78,495 miles

unable to see rear inner brake pads

Fail 27 Jul 2023 78,378 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

unable to see rear inner brake pads

Pass 25 Jul 2022 76,241 miles

BOTH rear tyres wearing inner edges of treads - getting close to wear bar indicators -

front brake pads getting low

Pass 23 Jul 2021 73,243 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2020 66,649 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2020 66,644 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2018 60,423 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Mar 2017 45,910 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2016 37,937 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2015 29,995 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Mar 2014 23,698 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

How Reliable is the BMW 5 Series?

Based on 944,163 MOT tests across 122,930 vehicles.

80.5%
Pass Rate
8,163
Miles/Year
35
Year Lifespan
122,930
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 25,557
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 14,960
Brake pipe excessively corroded 12,202
parking brake recording little or no effort 7,953
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 7,589
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PF11 SDO is a 2011 BMW 5 Series in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2011 BMW 5 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.8% with a typical mileage of 97,028 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a BMW 5 Series fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 25,557 recorded failures. If you're considering buying PF11 SDO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 5 Series typically stays on UK roads for around 35 years. At 15 years old, this BMW 5 Series is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was PF11 SDO registered?

PF11 SDO is a 2011 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 10 March 2011.

Is PF11 SDO safe to buy?

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